Cherries at Verdun, Balhannah
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- Season starts
- December 2026 to early January 2027
- Opening hours
- 10am to 4pm
Last checked : 27 August 2026
What you can pick, and when
| Crop | Season | Price |
|---|---|---|
| cherries | December 2026 to early January 2027 | not confirmed |
Contact
- Address 152 Beaumont Road, Balhannah SA 5242
- Phone 0422 234 874
- Email info@cherriesatverdun.com
- Website cherriesatverdun.com
- Facebook Cherries at Verdun on Facebook
- Directions Open in Google Maps
Before you go
- Open daily in season, while fruit lasts
- Hours 10am to 4pm
- Booking No booking needed
- Entry Adults $8, children under 5 free, children 6 to 12 $4
- Payment EFTPOS
- On site picnic area and farm gate shop
Closes early on days forecast 34C or hotter and on catastrophic fire ban days; check the website before travelling as the orchard closes for the season once cherries are picked out
About Cherries at Verdun
Cherries at Verdun is a pick your own cherry orchard at the Gallasch Homestead, 152 Beaumont Road, Balhannah, in the Onkaparinga Valley about 20 minutes from Adelaide. The property has been farmed by the Gallasch family for generations. Picking runs from December into early January, usual hours are 10am to 4pm, and the orchard stays open daily through the season until the cherries are picked out. Trees are trained with plenty of low fruit, making picking manageable for children. Entry costs $8 for adults, children under 5 are free and children aged 6 to 12 are $4. The orchard closes early on days forecast to reach 34 degrees or hotter, and stays closed on catastrophic fire ban days, so it is worth checking the website or Facebook page before driving out. There is a picnic area on site with views over the valley, and EFTPOS is accepted.
Weather and map
Forecast: open-meteo.com
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Common questions
Can you pick your own at Cherries at Verdun?
Yes. Cherries at Verdun at Balhannah lets visitors pick cherries.
When is Cherries at Verdun open for picking?
December 2026 to early January 2027, 10am to 4pm. Picking depends on the weather, so check with the farm before you travel.
Do you need to book at Cherries at Verdun?
No booking is needed. Adults $8, children under 5 free, children 6 to 12 $4. Picking still depends on the weather, so ring ahead if you are travelling a distance.
Where is Cherries at Verdun?
152 Beaumont Road, Balhannah SA 5242, about 19 km from Adelaide.